What Is A Metering Feeder?

A metering feeder is a piece of equipment designed to manage the input of a product or material into either a container or a screw conveyor. 

The product is metered into the container with high accuracy in the volume of the material being dispensed. 

A basic metering feeder is an excellent addition to any industrial factory line. 

In this article, we will discuss why this is, looking at the benefits of the item and how it works. 

Let’s get stuck in!

What Benefits Does It Have? 

When looking into a new item to include in a production line, you must know what you are investing in. Equipment isn’t cheap, and as a business owner, you need to ensure that your revenue is spent on items that will multiply this money instead of eating into it. 


Metering Feeder


The benefits of this piece of kit are as follows. 


  • Efficiency - There are quite a few points that improve efficiency. The design is compact, which saves space in your factory area. Due to the machine's nature, it cuts time by accurately gauging how much product to release at a time. 
  • Low maintenance - The rear seal standard allows for many years when maintenance won’t be considered. Due to its simple design, removing the front panel and cleaning are straightforward tasks. 
  • Adaptable - The equipment is versatile as it can be used with fine materials and dense materials. Not to mention in various different industries, including;
  • Food and snacks industry
  • Water industry
  • Chemical industry
  • Pharmaceutical industry
  • Plastics industry
  • Flexible - The design comes in a range of different size combinations. The screws and tubes can be interchangeable, depending on the processed material. They can vary in size from 12 mm to 150 mm. Also, the speed of the screw can be changed to adapt to the material being moved. 
  • Material - the metering feeder can be made from different materials depending on your need. They are available in these materials;
  • Mild steel
  • 304 stainless steel
  • 316 stainless steel
  • Epoxy coated carbon

How Does This Sound? 

Are you interested in knowing more about a metering feeder? At the Wrights Dowson Group, we are happy to answer your questions. All you need to do is get in touch with us via email or come and check out our website. 

Location: Gamlingay, Sandy SG19 3LA, UK

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